Florent Trouillas

Florent Trouillas is an Associate Professor in the University of California's Cooperative Extension program, affiliated with the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. His research focuses on the etiology, biology, epidemiology, and integrated control of fungal diseases affecting fruit and nut crops such as almond, cherry, grapevine, pistachio, and olive. Key areas include pathogen identification, disease management strategies, and the development of biological control agents.

His work emphasizes genomic analyses of pathogens like Pseudomonas syringae, Colletotrichum karstii, and Ceratocystis destructans, alongside field evaluations of fungicides and biological treatments. He investigates disease dynamics in almond pruning wounds, temperature effects on fungal spores, and the role of Oomycota species in root rot. Trouillas collaborates on diagnostic tools, such as qPCR methods for Botryosphaeriaceae detection, and explores rootstock susceptibility to pathogens.

Publications span fungal diversity in grapevine trunk diseases, efficacy of Trichoderma-based biocontrol, and management of Neofabraea leaf lesions in olive. His research bridges laboratory studies and practical applications, aiming to enhance crop resilience through science-based solutions.